US Bridges

Shenandoah Ave over Branch

Fair

Roanoke city, Virginia · 0.6 24th ST · Structure no. 000000000021635

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,940
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shenandoah Ave over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Shenandoah Ave over Branch in Roanoke city, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,845 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShenandoah Ave
CrossesBranch
Location0.6 24th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRoanoke city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28242, -79.97632
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,940 (2022)
Projected traffic9,845 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$54 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shenandoah Ave over Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shenandoah Ave over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Shenandoah Ave over Branch carry?

About 8,940 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shenandoah Ave over Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Shenandoah Ave over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.